Serif Normal Ifnun 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary titles, magazines, quotations, classic, literary, formal, old-world, refined, readability, tradition, editorial voice, characterful caps, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
This typeface is a traditional serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. Curves are smooth and open, with moderate modulation that becomes more evident in rounded forms and the diagonals of letters like N, V, and W. The capitals feel stately and wide-set with generous inner counters, while the lowercase shows compact proportions and a relatively low x-height, giving the text a distinctly typographic, bookish rhythm. Details such as the two-storey a and g, the angled terminals on c/e, and the varied, sometimes sculpted joins in letters like k and y add a hand-informed, crafted finish without becoming ornamental.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired, and it also works well for chapter titles, pull quotes, and cultured branding that benefits from a traditional tone. The distinctive uppercase details can add character to display-sized settings while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable cadence in paragraph text.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking printed books, editorial tradition, and formal communication. Its measured contrast and crisp serifs convey refinement and authority, while the subtle calligraphic shaping keeps it from feeling mechanical or overly modern.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly legible serif voice for continuous reading, with enough historical flavor and crafted detailing to feel distinctive in headings. Its proportions and modulation suggest a focus on an elegant page color and a familiar, authoritative typographic presence.
Uppercase forms include a notably decorative G with an internal spiral-like stroke, which can become a distinctive visual signature in headings or initials. Numerals appear text-friendly with clear differentiation (notably the open 4 and the curved 2/3), aligning with the face’s old-style sensibility in overall drawing and rhythm.